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R. W. Ford Limited

00772241

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 5 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

ELMS FARM, RUGBY, CV23 9RQ
Incorporated 28/08/1963

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

01110
Growing of cereals (except rice), leguminous crops and oil seeds

Officers

Anthony John Ellis

director · Since 31/12/1991

FARMER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Phillopa Anne Ellis

director · Since 02/04/1998

HOUSE WIFE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Anthony Ellis

secretary · Since 22/07/2008

OTHER

Mr Thomas John Ellis

director · Since 17/11/2023

FARMER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Thomas John Ellis

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

British · United Kingdom · Age 41

Elms Farm, Oxford Road, Rugby, CV23 9RQ

Notified 25/11/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Anthony John Ellis

Ceased 25/11/2025

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 2527+ SIC 01110 peers
41

Financial strength58th percentile among SIC peers · 14/25
Employees4th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.61× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength14/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees1/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 10/04/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

—

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£169k

Working capital

Current Assets

£261k

Current Liabilities

£430k

Fixed Assets

£1.6M

Debtors

£71k

0avg. employees-3

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£134k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.4M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.61+£91k
20240.58-£84k
20230.87-£34k
20221.01-£28k
20210.98+£72k
20200.38-£148k
20190.89+£73k
20170.75—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.